Rākaia
Ashburton District•Canterbury Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
42
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Crime rate
35.6 per 1,000
Population 1,575
Total crimes (past 12 months)
56
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 40.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#142 / 331
Top 43%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Rākaia Overview
Crime Count
No data
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Assault
Sexual offences
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were theft (69.6%), burglary (19.6%), and assault (7.1%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Rākaia is 35.5556 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 142 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Feb 2026, Apr 2026, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in February, April, and June 2026.
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